GMA News Online · Nation
Two-story house partially collapses in Binondo, Manila
A portion of a two-story house collapsed in Barangay 272, Binondo, Manila at around 9 p.m.
Inquirer · Nation
House subpanel OKs additional P4.09M for next year’s LGSF
MANILA, Philippines — A House subcommittee of select lawmakers late Thursday increased funding for the local government support fund (LGSF) by an additional P4.091 million in next year’s national budget. As the Budget…
GMA News Online · Nation
Curlee Discaya denies Graciosio's allegations, his lawyer states
The camp of contractor Pacifico "Curlee" Discaya II denied that he gives money to former House speaker Lord Allan Velasco.
Inquirer · Nation
House special panel hikes public works’ proposed 2027 funding by P11B
MANILA, Philippines — A sub-committee of select lawmakers hiked the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) proposed budget by P11.49 billion, with the bulk of the additional funding directed toward road…
GMA News Online · Nation
AMLC testimony on VP Sara, Mans' bank records moved to Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
The Senate impeachment court has ruled that the presentation of the AMLC's reports on covered and suspicious transactions involving the Vice President and her husband will begin on Monday.
Rappler · Nation
Prosecution drops Trillanes as witness in impeachment trial | The wRap
Today’s headlines: Antonio Trillanes IV, Mary Jane Veloso, Alex Eala
Inquirer · Nation
Highlights: Day 32 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Oct. 1, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – On Day 32 of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Thursday, lead public prosecutor and Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro announced that the prosecution has decided not to present former…
GMA News Online · Nation
SILG Remulla urges Velasco couple to return to PH, take polygraph test over alleged cash delivery to Duterte family
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Thursday urged former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his wife to return to the Philippines amid allegations linking them to cash deliveries to members of the Duterte family.
Inquirer · Nation
House special panel boosts DOH assistance program, infra projects
MANILA, Philippines — A special panel of select House lawmakers boosted the Department of Health’s (DOH) assistance program and healthcare infrastructure projects, as legislators aim to lower hospitalization costs and…
GMA News Online · Nation
Man arrested for selling blank LTO certificates
Authorities were able to arrest a man who was selling blank certificates of registration from the Land Transportation Office (LTO).
GMA News Online · Nation
PCSO Lotto Results: 6/42 prize now P71M with no winners in October 1 draw
There were no winners of the two major lotto draws on October 1, 2026 as the Lotto 6/42 jackpot prize climbed to over P71 million, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) announced on Thursday.
Inquirer · Nation
NBI invites VP Duterte, Velasco over ex-cop’s cash delivery claim
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said it had sent invitations to Vice President Sara Duterte, former House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and other individuals whom former police officer…
GMA News Online · Nation
Ex-Sara Duterte aide, Jefry Tupas, denies receiving cash on behalf of VP
Former Davao City chief information officer Jefry Tupas on Thursday denied the claim of dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. that he received suitcases containing cash on behalf of Vice President Sara Duterte.
GMA News Online · Nation
Water concessionaires told: Look for alternate sources due to stronger El Niño
Metro Manila"s water concessionaires have been instructed to look for alternative sources as a more severeNWRB El Niño looms across the country.
Rappler · Nation
Sara Duterte impeachment trial suspended until October 5
Duterte's defense counsel requests to defer the testimony of an Anti-Money Laundering Council witness over confidentiality issues, drawing mixed reactions from senator-judges
Inquirer · Nation
No jackpot winners in Oct. 1 lotto draws
MANILA, Philippines—No bettor won the jackpots in the Super Lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The Super Lotto 6/49 winning combination was…
GMA News Online · Nation
Defense, prosecution debate AMLA's confidentiality provision in Duterte trial
The House prosecution and Vice President Sara Duterte"s defense counsel clashed over the Anti-Money Laundering Council"s (AMLC) confidentiality provision on the 32nd day of the trial.
Inquirer · Nation
House budget panel hikes social aid programs amid El Nino threat
MANILA, Philippines – A subcommittee of ranking House lawmakers on late Thursday boosted funding for crucial social welfare programs, including the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) crisis…
GMA News Online · Nation
SC junks petition vs. session that elected acting Senate President, says Gatchalian
The Supreme Court has dismissed the petition questioning the constitutionality of the Senate session on June 3, 2026, when a new majority elected Senator Sherwin Gatchalian acting Senate President, Gatchalian said on…
Inquirer · Nation
House panel OKs 16-B agriculture budget amendments for 2027
MANILA, Philippines — The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House of Representatives on Thursday approved an additional P16 billion to the Department of Agriculture budget in amendments for next year…
Inquirer · Nation
House subpanel OKs P2.35-B DOTr budget boost for 2027 key programs
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has been allocated an additional P2.349 billion in its proposed budget for 2027 as the House of Representatives’ budget review subcommittee approved…
The Manila Times · Nation
Habagat may end in first half of October — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said the southwest monsoon or habagat could end within the first half of October. “Simultaneous with the…
Inquirer · Nation
WFH for Urdaneta educators on National Teachers Day on Friday
CALASIAO, Pangasinan – Urdaneta City in Pangasinan has declared alternate work arrangements (work from home) on Friday (Oct. 2) for all teachers in the city in observance of the Family Day and National Teachers Day…
Inquirer · Nation
Leonen seeks zero tolerance for court corruption
MANILA, Philippines—Supreme Court (SC) Acting Chief Justice Marvic Leonen urged court justices, judges and personnel to not be complicit in corruption. He pointed out the harm that grave ethical breaches inflict on…
GMA News Online · Nation
AMLC: Freeze order issued for 'prominent lawmaker' tagged in flood control scam
The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) on Thursday said that it has secured a freeze order against a “prominent lawmaker” in connection with the flood control scam. In a statement, the AMLC said that the Court of…
Inquirer · Nation
Boy drowns during rescue attempt in Pangasinan
CALASIAO, Pangasinan — An eight-year-old boy drowned in a lake in Umingan, Pangasinan, after rushing to save his younger brother, who had cried for help while they were swimming after school on Wednesday, Sept. 30…
Inquirer · Nation
Occidental Mindoro town holds ‘Piso Para sa Tamaraw’ conservation drive
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The local government of San Jose in Occidental Mindoro has launched a donation drive to protect the endangered tamaraw, a wild buffalo endemic to Mindoro. The “Piso Para sa Tamaraw”…
Rappler · Nation
‘Mabuting dumaan sa legal’: Mary Jane Veloso gives advice to future OFWs
‘Sana po 'tong pag-share ko po ng aking kaso ay maging inspirasyon po sa iba na para po hindi na po sila matulad sa akin, para wala na pong pangalawang Mary Jane na makakaranas ng ganito,’ she says
Inquirer · Nation
Ilocos Norte school, cops probe alleged shooting threat
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — Police and school authorities in the town of Bacarra in Ilocos Norte are investigating separate reports involving an alleged shooting threat at Bacarra National Comprehensive High School…
Inquirer · Nation
Mapua Laguna to intensify campus security after reported concern
MANILA, Philippines — Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna said Thursday evening, Oct. 1, that it would increase campus security measures following a reported concern earlier that prompted the suspension of in-person classes…
Rappler · Nation
Sara Duterte declared 2 Davao City properties in SALN — defense
Defense spokesperson Michael Poa says the defense was also surprised that the prosecution dropped former senator Antonio Trillanes IV from its list of witnesses
Inquirer · Nation
Bukidnon’s Quezon town marks 10th Senior Citizens’ Day
QUEZON, Bukidnon — The municipality of Quezon rolled out the red carpet for its 9,538 registered senior citizens on Thursday, turning the Quezon Civic Arena into a vibrant gathering place for the town’s 10th Senior…
Inquirer · Nation
Labor group seeks summit as inflation set to hit 3-year high of 7.4%
MANILA, Philippines — Labor group Sentro ng mga Nagkakaisa at Progresibong Mangagawa (Sentro) has called for a national summit on the cost-of-living crisis as September inflation could reach 7.4 percent, its highest…
GMA News Online · Nation
Can Trillanes hold a presser after withdrawing as impeachment trial witness?
Is former senator Sonny Trillanes covered by the sub judice rule, or the ban on parties from discussing the merits of the impeachment case outside the trial proceedings?
Inquirer · Nation
House panel OKs over P8B in education budget amendments for 2027
MANILA, Philippines — The Budget Amendments Review Subcommittee (BARSc) of the House of Representatives on Thursday approved an additional over P8 billion in amendments to the funding of the education sector for 2027…
Inquirer · Nation
Zambales incubator to help Central Luzon farmers build businesses
SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — Marginal farmers in Central Luzon will soon have a place where they can learn how to turn the task of growing food into businesses, find markets for their products and gain access to facilities…
Philstar · Nation
No mass shooting at DLSU-D, police say as rumors spread online
Dasmariñas police denied social media claims of a mass shooting at De La Salle University-Dasmariñas,
Inquirer · Nation
Social services are Calapan City’s top priority – mayor
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Calapan City is prioritizing social services, with more funds earmarked for education, housing, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, farmers, fisherfolk, and informal settlers…
Inquirer · Nation
PhilHealth, HMOs, insurers agree to coordinate benefits under Yakap
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) has partnered with private health insurers (PHIs) and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) to coordinate their benefits under the Yaman ng…
Rappler · Nation
FACT CHECK: Jonvic Remulla did not say Marcoses are ‘sure to be jailed’ after 2028
There is no credible record showing the interior secretary saying that the Marcoses are afraid of a member of the Duterte family assuming the presidency in 2028
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